How do I find a coach?

[Greenday]

Got to work with a guy who helps coach Team USA. He was certifying people for their silver certification (Including my coach and my ball driller). Got free coaching from three people and all the free bowling I wanted. It was awesome.

Really, bowl.com is a good way of meeting coaches. Meet one, get a lesson, see if you like working them. If not, try other coaches.

[WolfGirl1980]

Mike, sounds like you're living my dream lol

Sara, that's odd seing as most pro bowlers ARE USBC certified coaches. Mike Fagan and Jason Belmonte are two Silver certified coaches that come to mind immediately. Which others are Bronze and Silver I would have to double check.

I checked the list his name wasn't on there my cousin however was on there Stacy Watts but Chuck Farish he wasn't on there for AMF Rose Bowl should be off goldsmith lane off bardstown road, in louisville ky unless it just didn't say his name or someone else runs the shop or does the coaching and he just drills the balls who knows.

[Tampabaybob]

Sara, don't bet on all PBA members being certified. Many years ago I bowled, and in fact worked in the pro shop for, a PBA member that would NOT help people. I bowled on his team and he wouldn't give me any help. I later found out from another (older) pro shop employee that he would never help anyone because he never wanted to create a good bowler that might come back and beat him someday. That was one of THE biggest determining factors on becoming a coach many years ago. I coach all ages and I do it for free. ALWAYS.

[billf]

Bob, my point was many amatuer bowlers believe just because somebody did something with the PBA that they know what they are talking about or how to teach it. Most people that have a natural gift can't teach it because they honestly don't know how they are able to do it so easily.

[WolfGirl1980]

I had decided tonight to get coached by my cousin anyway well going to try and see if she will coach me she is USBC Certified so I am going to email her and see how much she charges to give lessons or to see if she even does charge money for coaching she coaching a kid on my team now so hopefully maybe she will coach me too.

-Sara

[Bendial]

Still no luck finding a coach. The closest coach to me on bowl.com is bronze certified and he has no contact information so I have no idea how to reach him. My local bowling center had a coach they recommended but he apparently got sick and doesn't coach anymore.

[billf]

A quick search revealed six Bronze or Silver coaches within 20 miles of two of Alameda's zip codes.

[classygranny]

A friend of mine was going to use a guy named Mike Hester...something Hesterwood, Hesterworth, (I just can't remember for sure). I think he is in Dublin or Hayward - I can't remember. This may not be close enough to you.

Not sure if he is certified. She met him and scheduled lessons, but managed to break her leg before the scheduled time and hasn't been able to bowl since.

All I can remember is Lane 41 Pro Shop was the name of his shop. I emailed her for info, but she hasn't replied.

Thought this might be something you could research further if it's close enough to you.

[Bendial]

FOUND A COACH!!!!! Have a 1.5 hour session on Saturday :-D maybe now I'll be able to dig myself out of this 110-130 average rut (with some practice of course).

[WolfGirl1980]

My cousin just said she will coach me and better yet she not gonna charge me cause I am family and for one thing I couldn't afford lessons if I was being charged so I hope she can help me with consistency cause last night I bowled a 143 141 and 180 for last game hopefully the last game will help me keep my average at a 151 average or above.

-Sara